In April, the venture had stated plans to build smart batteries for electric vehicles like cars, buses and scooters. It also had announced plans to build renewable energy-based battery stations across the country. The venture is being spearheaded by Chetan Maini who is the founder of Reva and Uday Khemka, the vice president of SUN Group.

"With this partnership, SUN Mobility hopes to create a strategic alliance in the area of mass electric mobility by deploying an integrated ecosystem comprising Ashok Leyland's electric vehicles and our proprietary smart batteries along with a network of quick interchange battery stations" said SUN Mobility vice chairman Chetan Maini.

"Today's partnership with SUN Mobility is yet another step towards bringing world class solutions to India, developed in India and by Indians. We are proud of this partnership and hope to bring several new innovative products to the market at the earliest" said Ashok Leyland CEO & Managing director Vinod K Dasari.